DFL lawmaker in police reform talks still optimistic on chances this year DFL Rep. Cedrick Frazier optimistic about chances of 12 proposals passing this session. June 3, 2021 — 5:03pm Text size Copy shortlink: A leading Minnesota House Democrat involved in final talks over the state's next public safety spending bill said Thursday that he still thinks a dozen police reform proposals have a chance before an expected special session this month. "We have the language in our bills, just the importance that every department that deals with public safety, criminal justice and corrections in Minnesota ... should be about dignity and respect for all Minnesotans," said state Rep. Cedrick Frazier, DFL-New Hope, vice chairman of the House's Public Safety Committee.